In this new collection of humorous essays, outspoken comedian and bestselling author Chelsea Handler shares candid and sometimes ribald stories about her life, travels, friends, and flings (or lack thereof). Not one to deprive herself of a good drink, companionship, or the comforts of life, Handler spares no expense, as she jets, friends always in tow, to such places as the Bahamas, Africa, Germany, and Switzerland. Though not everyone will like Handler's particular type of no-holds-barred humor, those who do will want to mix a margarita and settle in with her latest literary effort. For another raucous look at traveling, try Chuck Thompson's Smile When You're Lying: Confessions of a Rogue Travel Writer.

In 1961, a scion of the powerful Rockefeller family, 23-year-old Michael, disappeared during an expedition to Dutch New Guinea where'd he planned to study a primitive tribe and gather art for a museum that his father -- the governor of New York -- had founded. Michael's body was never found, and officials ruled that he had drowned...but rumors swirled that he was actually killed and eaten by natives. In search of the truth, avid traveler and author Carl Hoffman recently retraced Michael’s path, immersing himself in the world of former headhunters and cannibals to solve this historical whodunit. If you enjoy this "riveting, multilayered tale" (Publishers Weekly), pick up Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckoff, which takes place in the same area.

For Chasing Shackleton, Ernest Shackleton's amazing 1914-16 polar expedition -- one of the most incredible survival and endurance stories of all time -- was partially recreated 100 years later. Led by Tim Jarvis, one of the modern world's leading explorers, and with the blessing of Shackleton's granddaughter, a group sailed a replica of Shackleton's 23-foot boat and used authentic period gear and supplies to sail 800 nautical miles across the unpredictable South Georgia sea to South Georgia Island, where they then traversed mountains and glaciers. Though many pictures are included here, if you wish you could also see video footage of this incredible journey, you're in luck -- there's a PBS documentary of the same title.

Do you love trains or wonder what the world would be like without them? Then climb on board the Train express! Combining fascinating social history and a sparkling travelogue, author (and train buff) Tom Zoellner engagingly chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of railway technologies that have changed and continue to change the world. Lucky him, he also travels to such far-flung locales as India, Britain, Russia, China, Peru, Spain, and the United States, soaking up local culture and riding an assortment of trains, from old stalwarts to modern bullet trains.

The renowned chef and author of Molto Italiano traces his eating tour of Spain at the sides of friends Gwyneth Paltrow and Mark Bittman, in a companion to a thirteen-part PBS series that celebrates the country's unique culinary traditions and flavors. TV tie-in. 150,000 first printing.

The James Beard Award-winning author of The Joy of Grilling shares a collection of more than three hundred authentic recipes that represent the finest in traditional Italian cuisine, including a variety of regional specialties, fifty full-course menus, wine suggestions, information on ingredients, preparation tips, and an introduction to Italian culinary history. Reprint.

You'lll relish this tasty memoir by novelist Barbara Kingsolver (The Poisonwood Bible) if you want to know more about the food you eat. The author and her family -- biologist husband Steven and daughters Camille and Lily -- move from Tucson, Arizona to a small town in Virginia's southern Appalachians where they strove to eat only locally and home-grown food (there are a few exceptions, coffee being one). Among other things, readers will learn about vegetable gardening, turkey breeding, and cooking with what is in season (recipes are included). Armchair travelers will enjoy the Appalachian setting as well as the vacations (there's even one to Italy). With wonderful descriptions, humor, fact-filled sidebars, and family lore, this lively book is informative as well as charming.

In an illustrated travel journal, the host of the popular Travel Channel series No Reservations provides a behind-the-scenes account of his global culinary adventures, from New Jersey to New Zealand, offering a host of full-color photographs, mementos, and often outrageous commentary on food in every corner of the globe.

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